July IRL 2014
| August 4, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I know, this isn’t the post you wanted to see. You want to see MEL’S FIRST 50 MILE ULTRAMARATHON story. Well. I have sad news for you. Because the timeline of my ultra looked approximately like this…. …it’s going to take me a couple more days to put it together. *Cue impatient sobbing and whining* […] more
I’m doing *what* on Saturday??????
| July 31, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report |
I’m not at all sure this is a good idea. Most of the time whenever I’m going to do something wild and adventurous, I’m a little scared, a little trepidacious – but underneath it all is a conviction that I really can do this if I just keep my head down and keep bull dozing […] more
Pre fatigued run success
| July 30, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
As you may have guessed from the volume of posts, I’m really stressed. I’m on call (first shift tomorrow) in a section of the hospital I’ve never been in (the equine barn) by virtue of my decision to take large animal ultrasound. I’m not reassured by my classmates’ look of concern when I tell them […] more
Let’s create better divisions
| July 30, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Call it “shiny buckle syndrome” but there seems to be no limit to the stupid chit we put ourselves through for a bit of bling, even with no prize money on the line. Divisions can add that extra bit of motivation to participate in events, where just merely completing isn’t enough to climb into our […] more
5 unrelated things
| July 30, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m completely unmotivated to do anything besides sleep and play with Tess on the floor. I’ve ridden….once since the ride and tie event. And….I’ve ran…..once. Physically I’m fine, mentally and emotionally I just feel a bit unstable. It feels like the predictable “post goal event” blahs so I haven’t put the thumb tacks in (yet) and […] more
Wedding stuff – now no password
| July 26, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Mel's Life |
: : : : : : Managed to balance the camera on some sofa cushions and take a video. Ignore the part where I caught my heels on the carpet and almost fall down. The dress didn’t get hemmed as short as I wanted, but even in flats I don’t step on […] more
